Charles, you might like the Locator map that you can make with Datawrapper
<https://www.datawrapper.de/> (see https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/umA1z/1/
-- it also provides embed code).

-Christine

On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 12:51 PM Mark Pernotto <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Hello Charles,
>
> It sounds like you're trying to use an existing map to identify the library
> on a map, but are having trouble singling out the library that you're
> trying to feature, is that correct?
>
> If you just wanted to create an icon indicating the library, you can
> specify an icon and lat/long coordinates by creating a marker using Google
> Maps JS API:
> https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/custom-markers
> .
> You could then remove all of the other destination points necessary.
>
> Using Google Maps APIs usually requires a credit-card authenticated Google
> account, by the way.
>
> Hope this helps!
> Mark
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 9:04 AM Coral Sheldon-Hess <[log in to unmask]
> >
> wrote:
>
> > Charles,
> >
> > Hopefully someone else on the list has something easier and more
> web-based,
> > because GIS software can be an awful lot, your first time using it. But
> in
> > case nobody does, I'll chime in: if you don't mind the project going even
> > deeper than it already has, I really like QGIS (qgis.org), which is an
> > open-source GIS tool. It uses OpenStreetMaps (openstreetmap.org) and
> > allows
> > the addition of only the specific points on a map that you want to
> include,
> > and then you can zoom the map to exactly where you want before exporting
> > it.
> >
> > If you do end up going that way, feel free to reach out, and I can send
> you
> > the tutorials I made for students, when I was teaching it. They'll at
> least
> > get you to the point where you can make a basic map, with locations
> > (points) added from a CSV file, and show how to create a map image with
> > labels for export, as well. (The tutorials don't get into how to create
> > interactive web maps, but it doesn't sound like that's what you're after,
> > here, anyway.)
> >
> > Good luck! :)
> >
> > --
> > *Coral Sheldon-Hess* (they/them)
> > Meetings: calendly.com/csheldonhess
> > More info: coral.sheldon-hess.org <https://sheldon-hess.org/coral>
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 10:27 AM charles meyer <[log in to unmask]>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > My esteemed listmates,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > You know how a project seems like it will quick and easy and then you
> > > discover not so much land?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I want to make a map of a small area with the names of the streets on
> the
> > > North, South, West and East with just the library designated in that
> > area.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > In Google Maps, I learned how to remove those blue dots appearing when
> > you
> > > create a custom area map. But, when I remove destination points withing
> > > that, it also removes the library name.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I’ve toggled through Options, Car, bike, walk and transit icons but
> none
> > > produce the custom map I’d lie without leaving the word Restaurant or
> > Sign
> > > In prominently on the map.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Mapquest seems even more bizarre.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Has anyone found an online application or free downloadable program
> which
> > > will create custom maps for basically a square area where you can
> include
> > > just one destination?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thank you!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Charles.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Charles Meyer
> > >
> > > Charlotte County Public Library
> > >
> > > Port Charlotte, Fl 33952
> > >
> >
>


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